The main focus of the study is to conduct a confirmatory factor analysis of students’ readiness skills toward work immersion in Technical Vocational Livelihood-Industrial Arts of the Department of Education. Work immersion is a required subject that is assimilated into the curriculum of the Senior High School. This program will engage students with a real-time work environment that will develop their competencies. This study verified the construct validity and reliability of the Work Readiness Assessment Scale (WRAS). A total of 237 Grade 12 Industrial Arts work immersion students from different Senior High Schools in the Division of Pampanga completed the WRAS. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to measure the work readiness towards the DepEd work immersion program indicated that a four-factor structure of the WRAS provided a good fit to the data. The fit indices generated the following value, GFI=0.643, χ2 /df=2.27, RMSEA=0.073, CFI=0.849, TLI=0.843, and NFI=0.759 that indicates an excellent fit to data observed.
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Purpose of the Research
- 1.2. Hypotheses
- 2. Literature Review
- 3. Methodology
- 3.1. Summary of Research Process
- 3.2. Participants of the Study
- 3.3. Instruments
- 3.4. Data Analysis
- 3.5. Data Gathering Procedure
- 4. Results and Discussion
- 5. Conclusion
- References
Objectives and Key Themes
This study aimed to conduct a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of the Work Readiness Assessment Scale (WRAS) to determine its validity and reliability in measuring the work readiness of Senior High School students participating in a Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL) work immersion program. The study investigated the relationship between various constructs within the WRAS and the overall work readiness of the students.
- Construct validity and reliability of the Work Readiness Assessment Scale (WRAS)
- Relationship between personal attitude, technical skills, social skills, and organizational awareness
- Work readiness of Grade 12 Industrial Arts students
- Application of Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) in assessing work readiness
- The impact of the K-12 program and work immersion on student preparedness for employment
Chapter Summaries
1. Introduction: This chapter introduces the study's context, highlighting the K-12 program's implementation in the Philippines and the inclusion of work immersion in the Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL) track. It emphasizes the importance of assessing student readiness for work immersion and outlines the study's objectives, which include conducting a confirmatory factor analysis of the Work Readiness Assessment Scale (WRAS) and investigating the relationships between different constructs within the scale. The chapter establishes the need for the research by highlighting the significance of preparing students for employment through effective work immersion programs. The purpose of this chapter is to set the stage for the research by presenting the background information, objectives, and hypotheses of the study.
2. Literature Review: This chapter explores existing literature on work immersion within the K-12 curriculum, focusing on its role in enhancing student competencies and preparing them for employment. It reviews studies examining student readiness for work, highlighting the importance of assessing students' preparedness before they engage in work immersion. The chapter explores the concept of readiness, reviewing theories and studies that support the notion that readiness is multifaceted. It examines the importance of providing students with the necessary skills and knowledge before they enter the workforce. The chapter also examines the use of confirmatory factor analysis as a methodology in assessing work readiness scales, clarifying the statistical techniques involved and establishing the theoretical foundation of the chosen methodology. Critically reviewing research on student preparedness will provide the researcher with a strong foundation upon which to base the current study.
3. Methodology: This chapter details the research design, including the sample population (237 Grade 12 Industrial Arts students), data collection instrument (WRAS), and data analysis techniques (confirmatory factor analysis). It describes the data gathering procedure, providing specific details on how the data was collected. The chapter outlines the steps taken to ensure the rigor and validity of the study, addressing potential limitations of the study's methodologies and highlighting the steps taken to ensure the robustness of the research.
4. Results and Discussion: This chapter presents the results of the confirmatory factor analysis, including the fit indices and factor loadings. The study results show the four-factor structure (personal attitude, technical skills, social skills, and organizational awareness) of the WRAS. The chapter discusses the implications of the findings, explaining the relationships between the factors and the overall work readiness of the students. The chapter also details the statistical significance of the relationships and the overall validity of the model. The focus is on interpreting the statistical outputs and their practical implications in the context of the study's objectives.
Keywords
Confirmatory factor analysis, Technical Vocational Livelihood, work immersion, Work Readiness Assessment Scale, student preparedness, K-12 curriculum, Philippines, validity, reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions: Comprehensive Language Preview of a Study on Work Readiness
What is the main focus of this research study?
This research study uses confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to assess the validity and reliability of the Work Readiness Assessment Scale (WRAS) in measuring the work readiness of senior high school students in the Philippines participating in a Technical Vocational Livelihood (TVL) work immersion program. It investigates the relationships between different constructs within the WRAS (personal attitude, technical skills, social skills, and organizational awareness) and overall work readiness.
What is the Work Readiness Assessment Scale (WRAS)?
The WRAS is a scale used to measure the work readiness of students. This study employs CFA to analyze its structure and determine if it accurately measures the intended constructs.
What is the significance of this study in the context of the Philippine K-12 program?
The study is significant because it directly addresses the effectiveness of the work immersion component of the K-12 program in preparing students for employment. By assessing the validity and reliability of the WRAS, the research contributes to the understanding of student preparedness within the TVL track.
What methodology was used in this research?
The research employed a quantitative methodology using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) as the primary data analysis technique. The sample consisted of 237 Grade 12 Industrial Arts students. The data collection instrument was the WRAS.
What were the key findings of the study?
The confirmatory factor analysis supported a four-factor structure of the WRAS, encompassing personal attitude, technical skills, social skills, and organizational awareness. The study analyzed the relationships between these factors and overall work readiness, providing insights into the validity of the WRAS and the work readiness of the students.
What are the key themes explored in this research?
Key themes include the construct validity and reliability of the WRAS, the relationships between personal attitude, technical skills, social skills, and organizational awareness, the work readiness of Grade 12 Industrial Arts students, the application of CFA in assessing work readiness, and the impact of the K-12 program and work immersion on student preparedness for employment.
What are the main chapters of this research study?
The study is structured into five chapters: an introduction outlining the research objectives and hypotheses; a literature review exploring existing research on work immersion and work readiness; a methodology section detailing the research design and data analysis; a results and discussion section presenting and interpreting the findings; and a conclusion summarizing the study's contributions.
What are the keywords associated with this research?
Keywords include: Confirmatory factor analysis, Technical Vocational Livelihood, work immersion, Work Readiness Assessment Scale, student preparedness, K-12 curriculum, Philippines, validity, reliability.
What is the purpose of the literature review chapter?
The literature review chapter explores existing research on work immersion within the K-12 curriculum, focusing on its role in enhancing student competencies and preparing them for employment. It examines the concept of work readiness, reviews relevant theories, and explores the use of confirmatory factor analysis as a methodology in assessing work readiness scales.
What is the purpose of the methodology chapter?
The methodology chapter details the research design, including the sample population, data collection instrument (WRAS), and data analysis techniques (confirmatory factor analysis). It describes the data gathering procedure and addresses potential limitations of the study's methodologies.
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- Nepthalie Gonzales (Author), 2020, Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Parameters of Students’ Work Readiness Assessment Scale Towards Technical Vocational Livelihood Work Immersion Program, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/541494
